I think I understand what you are getting at. Though there may be disagreement on exactly where the lines should be drawn, I think it’s important to underscore the value of patience on the part of everyone in the conversation.
The rust community has a position on these things, but perhaps it isn’t as well-documented or refined as it could be.
No doubt, having to contend with this issue is frustrating for all parties. I think it’s important however to help people feel heard and respected even if we don’t agree with them. One of the burdens as a pillar of the community is the necessity to rise above that frustration (articulating it in an emotionally intelligent manner when necessary) – to focus on educating, and hearing constructive criticism.
That said, candidly it’s not helpful to talk about using snark as a means of being heard. It’s like saying “I’ll put down my weapons after you put down yours”
Let’s not bury the lede here: people are coming to Rust because they see, and are excited by its potential. They are passionate about making the language better. I think we should hear them, search for patience, and disagree without being disagreeable. We will go a LOT further together through collaboration than we can through divisive rhetoric.
No doubt, having to contend with this issue is frustrating for all parties. I think it’s important however to help people feel heard and respected even if we don’t agree with them. One of the burdens as a pillar of the community is the necessity to rise above that frustration (articulating it in an emotionally intelligent manner when necessary) – to focus on educating, and hearing constructive criticism.
That said, candidly it’s not helpful to talk about using snark as a means of being heard. It’s like saying “I’ll put down my weapons after you put down yours”
Let’s not bury the lede here: people are coming to Rust because they see, and are excited by its potential. They are passionate about making the language better. I think we should hear them, search for patience, and disagree without being disagreeable. We will go a LOT further together through collaboration than we can through divisive rhetoric.